How far is Richards Bay from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 4563 miles / 7344 kilometers / 3966 nautical miles.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Richards Bay Airport
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Distance from Recife to Richards Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to Richards Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4563.474 miles
- 7344.199 kilometers
- 3965.550 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 4559.426 miles
- 7337.684 kilometers
- 3962.032 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Recife to Richards Bay?
The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 9 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Recife and Richards Bay?
Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
On average, flying from Recife to Richards Bay generates about 528 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 528 kilograms equals 1 163 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Recife to Richards Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).
Airport information
| Origin | Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Recife |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | REC |
| ICAO Code: | SBRF |
| Coordinates: | 8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″W |
| Destination | Richards Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richards Bay |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | RCB |
| ICAO Code: | FARB |
| Coordinates: | 28°44′27″S, 32°5′31″E |